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Cameron B. drank Pumpkin Spice - Marzipan White by Magic Hour

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So this is the first of the pumpkin spice teas that I’ve actually liked and felt like lived up to its name. I’m not generally a big fan of marzipan/almond extract sort of notes in tea, but I found the idea of it combined with pumpkin spice intriguing.

It’s a nice combination, the spices are mellow and sweet, and there’s a slightly creaminess that makes it almost pumpkin pie-esque. Then the marzipan is there as a supporting note, adding a bit of richness and a syrupy sweet note. The white tea is somewhat subtle, which doesn’t surprise me since there were quite a few dried apple pieces taking up a decent amount of tea volume, but I can taste its soft haylike flavor.

Overall, quite good. I’m not sure I would pay the somewhat exorbitant price for it though. We’ll see what I think after finishing this and trying some of the other teas. :)

Flavors: Almond, Cinnamon, Clove, Creamy, Hay, Marzipan, Nutmeg, Pumpkin Spice, Spices, Sweet

Preparation

185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec 4 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

2 years ago

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gmathis 2 years ago

The marzipan sounds like a very nice touch.

Cameron B. 2 years ago

I don’t think I’ve ever had spiced marzipan so I thought it was a nice combo.

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gmathis 2 years ago

The marzipan sounds like a very nice touch.

Cameron B. 2 years ago

I don’t think I’ve ever had spiced marzipan so I thought it was a nice combo.

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- June sipdowns: 1
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 94

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia (or monkfruit, etc.).

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing